Even if you are an experienced parent, there are some things you might need help with, or that you might want to do differently to make this pregnancy experience the best it can be. Here is an example of some of the things I can offer:
Before birth services:
Prenatal yoga
Prenatal photo shoot
Belly casting
Planning blessingway ceremony to honor and celebrate the mother (up to 20 guests, food, floral wreath and necklace supplies, collect beads and make necklace)
Using blessingway guest list to create a meal delivery list for the first postpartum weeks.
Provide information for birth, help writing birth plan (helping you decide best avenue – having best birth for YOU) – gathering and providing information based on your wants/needs (vaccinations, breastfeeding, circumcision, providing list of questions to ask dr./hospital, etc.)
Information and suggestions for baby proofing house
Information and suggestions on what is "needed" on your baby registry
Information on installing car seat
Assistance in packing hospital bag
Teaching what to pack in diaper bag
Birth class, teaching what to expect, labor positions, how husband/partner can help
Providing resources for prenatal massage, chiropractic, CST, cloth diapering, babywearing, etc.
After birth services:
10 days (more can be arranged) of post partum doula services (breastfeeding support, nutrition advice, practical experience, light housework and cooking, emotional support)
10 post-natal mom/baby yoga sessions (more can be arranged)
Newborn photo shoot
24 hour on call postpartum support for any problems or questions that might arise
Hands-on babywearing instruction
I can provide all the above services in a package deal, or individual services as needed.
Want to learn more?
Contact me - joyfulbirthplanning@gmail.com
I will set up an introductory meeting with both parents to discuss expectations, values, history, what you want the birth/delivery experience to be like and how I can help.
